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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,119.73, 36,235.18 and 23,123.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,119.73, 36,235.18 and 23,123.31 is: 34,738.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,119.73 : 36,235.18 = 23,123.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,119.73/36,235.18 = 23,123.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,119.73x = 36,235.18 × 23,123.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,119.73x = 837,877,300.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,877,300.05/24,119.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,738.25

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